GENTLEMAN. On the contrary, she was quite a respectable sort of old body!
LADY (aloud, and in a satirical tone). Thanks, sir, for your kind and interesting information!
GENTLEMAN (modestly). Don’t mention it, I beg!
LADY (aside). A newspaper correspondent, perhaps! I prefer that to a farmer!
GENTLEMAN (after a short pause). I find the sun rather too warm on this side of the carriage, madam—will it inconvenience you if I take this seat? (indicating first chair at R.).
LADY. Not in the least! Indeed, I should have the less right to object, as I am afraid I have appropriated yours; and by far the more comfortable one, I suspect!
GENTLEMAN. You simply foresaw that I should offer it to you, madam!
LADY. Oh, sir! (bowing).
GENTLEMAN. Oh, madam! (bowing; he removes things from where the LADY had placed them, and seats himself opposite to her).
LADY (aside). Really a very pleasant, agreeable fellow!